What happens to my benefits when I die during service?

When a member dies in the service of the University or before accessing their benefits, their beneficiaries can apply for and will be granted the member’s entitlements under the Scheme. The Scheme will consider the wishes of the member as indicated in their nomination form before death. Members are encouraged to update their nomination form

You can access your Member Statement by logging in onto the MURBS Member Portal using the link; https://murbs.zamaragroup.com/.

Visit the Scheme office to fill out and submit the relevant benefits application form together with the support documents. Benefits application forms are also available here A letter addressed to the Chairperson, Board of Trustees, requesting for payment of funds Copy of the University Staff ID/National ID Duly completed Benefits Application Form (Form issued by

A member can make additional contributions under the AVC (Additional Voluntary contributions) arrangement of the Scheme. To do this, you will be required to request AVC forms via the MURBS official email or visit the Scheme office to execute an AVC form.

No, it does not. MURBS is a defined contribution scheme that pays its members their benefits based on their accrued contributions upon retirement. MURBS does not pay pension. However, the Scheme has engaged a third-party provider, ICEA, to provide MURBS retirees who wish to exercise this option, an annuity. Under this arrangement, a member signs

A member who leaves the service of the University may either leave their benefits with the Scheme until retirement or transfer them to another mandatory scheme in the country. To transfer your benefits to another mandatory scheme, please contact the preferred scheme for guidance on the process.

A member who wishes to transfer their benefits from NSSF or another mandatory retirement benefits scheme, can contact the Scheme to provide one-off AVC forms for Benefits Transfer.

A member who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and is unable to pay their medical bills may access up to fifty percent of their benefits. Such a member is required to obtain a recommendation from the Uganda Medical Board confirming and recommending them to access their benefits from the Scheme. Once submitted, and